1.1 Archaebacteria

Question 1

Archaebacteria differ from Eubacteria
in having a different cell wall structure.
T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Archaebacteria have special cell wall structures which are responsible for their survival in extreme conditions.
T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Archaebacteria are specially called extremophiles because they live in some of the most harsh habitats.
T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Archaebacteria live in some of the most harsh habitats, such as:
a. Extreme salty areas -
b. Hot springs -
c. Marshy areas -

Answer 4

a. Halophiles
b. Thermoacidophiles
c. Methanogens

Question 5

Methanogens are present in the gut
of ____ animals such as cows and buffaloes.

Answer 5

Ruminant animals

Question 6

Methanogens are responsible for the production of ____ gas from the dung of ruminant animals.

Answer 6

Methane/Biogas/Gobar gas